Considering white?......

This is a sharp as hell combo....... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-PORSCHE-911-C4-COUPE-ONE-OF-A-KIND-NEW-UNIQUE_W0QQitemZ4594179870QQcategoryZ10156QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Wow, That is very nice. If I had the $ for it I wouldn't have to think to long about it. Great photos. Russ

I just do not understand the american lust over white cars! ???

When properly optioned White looks stunning. The Carrera 4 is gorgeous! I could do w/out the painted interior...but it works. I'm going to order a Cayman S now in white w/ cocoa for inventory. This will be fun.

I didn't know white was an 'American' thing. My two favorite Porsches were white. I almost ordered White/Coca instead of Artic Silver Coca for my Cayman. Hmmm, how are you going to option the white Cayman?

I'm waiting for the Painted Wheel option to become available...then I'm going to order the white car.

I think white works well on compact sports coupes. The current 911 is almost too elongated to pull it off. Check out a white 993 coupe which to me is the strongest "echo" for the Cayman. Not fond of the white with the coccoa interior. I went with white and black full leather. I'm sure it's not to everyone taste but I'm going to add the 805 option (interior design in ext color) along with a carbon rear console and the door pull surrounds in white to give some accent. I finally decided to go with the standard seats since I don't plan to track and they were just a little uncomfortable at the shoulder. I'm also waiting for the painted wheel option (XD9) for the standad Cayman 18" (there's a red wheel in the Ibiza album). Ultimately color is a matter of taste and nothing more, unless your major focus is resale in which case consensus is the goal rather than individuality. Edited by - DaveC on 11/29/2005 2:42:47 PM

I personally took the photograph of the red Cayman S wheel in Ibiza...and we also have a Carrera GT w/ painted white wheels which has been featured in other forum topics. I'm a big fan of white painted wheels on white cars...it really finishes it off well. Yesterday I delivered a Cayenne Turbo in Sand White w/ painted 20' wheels and painted front air intakes this was paired up w/ the Havanna/SandBeige interior...it was beautiful. I must admit though, I personally find that black interiors on white cars provide too much contrast for my liking. I loved the Cocoa w/ the white car that was featured on Ebay. I do see the clean lines and good design in a white/black car...but I prefer other combos. We had a white/black Boxster here for a while and it was interesting. The white/black combination really cleans up the lines and contrasts on the car. I see the appeal and reason you've ordered this combo. And you are right, a car should beabout individuality, not resale.

White is easy to keep clean andnice if you live where it is hot.Have owned a white vehicle before my 987 and am considering white again but ... there is just something about guard's red that stirs my heart.

What interior color do you like best w/ Guards Red?

Amazing deal though. But it seems there's acatch. Why look at it, the starting bid was at $10 000 US !!!

<span class="t">Car Buyers' 'Appetite for Color' Eats Into Silver's Long Reign[/quote] http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051129/detu004.html?.v=29

Don't forget, white is the official German racing color. Also, lots of us think of another legendary car, the 1973 911 Carrera, mostly as being white.

White- it's the new silver???/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/lightbulb.gif Sorry, I'm working late, hungry, and getting punchy. Also, I think if I hit 50 posts I'll be Cayman Clubber not a Chatter anymore!

My Artic Silver 987 has stone grey interior but I am going with black interior with the Guard's Red. Beige and red go well together but I hate beige interior. Black looks rich and doesn't show dirt.

I once had a white 911 but didn't like the white. Sold it. Was a nice little car, but not near as nice as this one on ebay. So white is out for me. Red I like - probably would have to go with tan interior - but wonder if a grey would work. Personally I'm not much into the black interiors. Too hot. The Lapis Blue is deep looking - nice look. And I like the Sliver - probably Seal Grey. Choosing colors is a harder decision than I would of thought.

If I ever get my scanner fixed or replaced I'll post a picture of my 99 Boxster---Ocean Jade Metallic with graphite interior. Both my wife and I liked the color for a couple of years but then grew tired of it. Color choices are tough because we want something distinctive and complimentary to the lines of the car without going over the top or risking boredom.

Well said Dave! I have always felt that you can never go wrong with Black, as it is so dynamic on almost every body shape, but after 15 years of black I have made myself change and I would be lying if I said I wasn't worried. If this car didn't look so good on almost all colors I would have never risk Cobalt Blue, but if I do get tired of it I will sell it in a few years and buy a new one. It is very easy to just stay with the safe colors, but I have been safe with Black far too long (I think)./fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/help.gif Russ

I thought that was silver? I think white is Japan's.

</blockquote> That's correct. However white is the traditional Porsche racing colour. When Porsche unveils a new race car before livery is put on them (recently the GT3 Cup car and the Lemans car)they arealways in white.

Perhaps it's the result of some german Engineers finding any means necessary to keep car/engine temperatures down!

Perhaps it's the result of some german Engineers finding any means necessary to keep car/engine temperatures down! And Yes I'm considering white, with gray/stone interior with the whole exterior paint scheme. I think having grey accents really makes the white 'Glow!'

While you can drive them year round, these cars want to be driven in the summer. And white, and only whitereflects light. On a sunny 100 deg day it can still be cool, or at least temperate. to the touch. All other colors are hot. Black can fry eggs. This is also reflected with the interior temperature, expecially with a light colored interior. White is one of the colors that handles most dust and pollen well. Although tar and mud are visible. And although it is visible like red and yellow, it doesn't yell 'I'm speeding' to the police. That is why I like white.

White was the color assigned to German entries in the Gordon Bennett races at the turn of the 20thcentury, hence the association with German cars being white. It was the mid-thirtes and weight saving that led to the unpainted cars that dominated racing - the Silver Arrows.